Talk:Lost Boys (novel)

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Something isnt clear...was the kidnapper/molester killed or arrested?

Antonio French Kiss Martin

The second-to-last sentence in the summary states that the molestor was arrested.

I also edited the article. The family moves from Indiana to North Carolina. Originally, the article stated they moved from Utah.

Markwellian.

disambig[edit]

perhaps this should be a disambig page? i doubt most are looking for this not well known book. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 151.201.52.205 (talk) 18:50, 28 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

I agree. The Peter Pan characters and the Kiefer-and-Coreys movie are certainly better known instances of this name. - JasonAQuest (talk) 23:39, 9 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Small change to opening[edit]

Is it necessary to mention the author's religion in the opening sentence? Looking at other pages about books authors have written the author's religious affiliation is rarely the first thing to be mentioned.

Until somebody provides a good reason for this insertion I am removing it.

nomoreink 23:34, 7 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

-I think it is relevant because, insofar as the main character in Lost Boys is based on Card, it is relevant that Card himself is also Mormon, like the main character. Also, if it is fair to say so, Card generally presents Mormonism as central to his identity and his writing; explicitly Mormon themes appear in his work but, even when it isn't explicit, there is a spiritual or ethical dimension to most of Card's work. --Anon.

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Fair use established Pmcalduff (talk) 02:14, 23 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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